A(n) ____ is an infected individual capable of transmitting disease during and after clinical disease.

A. convalescent carrier
B. passive carrier
C. active carrier
D. inactive carrier


Answer: C

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Because people with leukemia are prone to bleeding, which measures should you take when giving Mrs. Heck a bed bath to keep her condition from worsening?

What will be an ideal response?

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1. Under a managed care contract, physicians cannot balance bill or impose any surcharge upon covered persons. 2. A managed care organization will contract with physicians, laboratories, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities in building a provider network. 3. A medical office specialist should always document, sign, and date all conversations regarding any patient's account. 4. Concierge medicine is a small, personalized medical practice that takes care of a limited number of patients. 5. Patients do not have the right to receive emergency services outside of their contracted network.

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The ________ injection technique requires penetration through the periosteum and cortical plate before injecting anesthetic solution

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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